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The Disappearing of Tuvalu
Christopher Horner, USA, documentary, 75 min., 2004
Canadian Premiere
 Tiny Tuvalu, earth’s first sovereign nation, faces total destruction as a result of global warming. At the heart of this story are the South Pacific Islanders of Tuvalu who struggle to survive economically while confronting the likelihood of having to evacuate their homeland within the next 50 years. While the industrial world awakens to the ravages of global warming, rising seas and increasingly violent changes in climate have already left their mark on this island nation. However, the people of Tuvalu continue to be extremely creative in their efforts to effect change at a global level. The plight of this small Pacific island can be regarded as a cautionary metaphor for the entire globe – as stated in the film, “We are all Tuvalu”. – R.S
Chris Horner graduated from of the University of California at Berkeley in Architecture and Environmental Design. He has worked as a set designer, commercial director and special effects consultants. Chris is a partner in Cinetransformer International, a Mexico City-based manufacturer and operator of mobile digital movie theatres which bring movies and educational services to underserved communities in developing nations. Currently, he is developing a documentary series exploring how the world can benefit by transitioning to a new economic paradigm where environmental cost is incorporated into the equation.
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